City planners recommend less parking, more bike racks in two areas near MSU

7:11 AM,
Sep. 7, 2013

The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended changes in the off-street parking requirements in two areas near Missouri State University. Fewer spaces would be required in exchange for additional bike racks.

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Future developments in two areas near the heart of Missouri State University will be able to reduce the off-street parking they must provide by up to 20 percent if they install even more bicycle racks, according to a recommendation Thursday night by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The city already gives developers across the city a 10 percent reduction in required off-street parking if they provide bicycle racks for residents.

"You're saying that if somebody puts up a bike rack they can reduce their spaces?" asked Commissioner Jim Hansen. ...